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Corning.
About
Life in Corning
Corning is a community of 10,666 people in New York. The median household income is $61,760, median rent runs about $1,014 per month, and median home values are around $158,400. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Corning at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Corning: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Corning, the largest foreign-born group is from India (24.9%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.5%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.8%
of households
Married Couples
34.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.95
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Corning
In Corning, rent runs 37% below the NY average, and home values are 63% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$4,371
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1943
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NY
Unemployment in Corning
Unemployment in Steuben County, which includes Corning, is close to the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Corning: Steuben County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Steuben County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Corning Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.7 min avg
How Corning residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Corning, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM)
Regional airport · few flights106k passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Corning is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
320.5
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,478.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Corning Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Steuben County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Steuben County, which includes Corning, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $223,600 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65.9M |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,500 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $132,000 |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33.6M |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $217,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $136,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Steuben County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Steuben County, which includes Corning, is typically good — 304 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
304
per year
Moderate Days
58
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Steuben County, county-wide
Climate77°F summers, 15°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Corning has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and very cold winters (avg low 15°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/31°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/15°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.0"
Annual Snowfall
53.2"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
163
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
161
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 2.34" |
| Feb | 33°F | 13°F | 1.92" |
| Mar | 42°F | 20°F | 2.99" |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 3.37" |
| May | 68°F | 42°F | 3.05" |
| Jun | 75°F | 51°F | 4.18" |
| Jul | 79°F | 55°F | 3.69" |
| Aug | 77°F | 54°F | 3.86" |
| Sep | 70°F | 47°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.85" |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 2.66" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Corning
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Corning's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Corning Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Corning
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.2 mi away · Elmira
Elmira Psych Center
Psychiatric · 13.8 mi away · Elmira
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Corning
Corning's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Corning (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $39,760 · 60% graduate · median earnings $63,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Women's Rights National Historical Park, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Corning
Corning has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Women's Rights National Historical Park (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awaySteamtown National Historic Site
National Historic Site
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Corning
Southeast Steuben County Library
300 Civic Center Plaza Suite 101, Corning
Cities Near Corning
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Corning FAQ
Is Corning, New York affordable?⌄
Corning's median rent is $1,014/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,760/year. Median home value is $158,400.
Is Corning, New York safe?⌄
Corning's violent crime rate was 321 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2479 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Corning, New York?⌄
Steuben County, which includes Corning, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Corning, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Corning is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,014/month and median household income is $61,760/year. The median home value is $158,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Corning, New York?⌄
The average commute in Corning is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from